
Lyle Wheeler, the Dusi king without a crown
The 71-year-old paddler lines up for his 50th Dusi Canoe Marathon on 18 March, etching his name into the history books of the race. But Wheeler says he could go on for another decade.
The 71-year-old paddler lines up for his 50th Dusi Canoe Marathon on 18 March, etching his name into the history books of the race. But Wheeler says he could go on for another decade.
The Olympic medalist has begun planning a life beyond canoeing but wants to tick off a few more achievements before she retires, even if some are beyond her control.
The man who returned with South Africa’s only medal in Beijing wants to go out with a bang in Tokyo, and has already started preparing for life after athletics.